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Dr. Phil to End Long-Running Daytime Talk Show After 21 Years, Announces New Prime-Time Venture in 2024

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Key takeaways:

  • Phil McGraw announced that his show, “Dr. Phil,” will be ending in the spring of 2021 after 21 years.
  • The show has been nominated for 31 Emmys and has tackled issues such as addiction, health, behavioral issues, and relationships.
  • McGraw plans to announce a “prime-time partnership” in 2024, which will be a chance for him to reach a wider audience.

Phil McGraw, host of the long-running daytime talk show “Dr. Phil,” announced Tuesday that he will be ending the show in the spring of 2021. McGraw, 72, said in a statement that he wants to expand his audience in a new venture, citing “grave concerns for the American family.”

The show, which has been airing for 21 years, will stop after the end of the current season. It has been nominated for 31 Emmys and has maintained a top spot in its television genre. The show brings on families with members of all ages to tackle numerous issues, including addiction, health, behavioral issues, relationships and more.

McGraw, who attended the University of North Texas prior to his entertainment career, plans to announce a “prime-time partnership” that will launch in 2024. Steve LoCascio, the president of CBS Media Ventures, said in a statement that while McGraw’s show may be ending, “our relationship is not.”

The show’s end marks the end of an era for McGraw and his fans. His new venture will be a chance for him to reach a wider audience and tackle the issues he is passionate about. It is unclear what the new venture will entail, but fans of McGraw can look forward to the announcement of his new project in 2024.

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